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January's Producer Profile: Champlain Valley Apiaries

Champlain Valley Apiaries has been producing high quality honey since 1931.

Gathered by bees from the blossoms of clover and alfalfa, the honey is light in color with a delicious and delicate flavor that has been the favorite of customers for over 70 years.

Their honey is offered in naturally crystallized or liquid form. They invite you to discover the nutritional benefits of honey and learn more about beekeeping in Vermont, then shop in our store for any of our honey products.

Established by Charles Mraz (1905-1999), Champlain Valley Apiaries is entering its third generation of proprietorship. His son, William "Bill" Mraz is pictured at right working one of the approximately 1200 hives the firm has located throughout the Champlain Valley, from Orwell, VT to the Canadian border.

Charles’ grandson Charles E. "Chaz" Mraz has moved back to Middlebury from New York City where he was a senior project supervisor with Sciame Construction Co. Inc. to continue the family tradition.

About Their Honey

Vermont is known as the "land of milk and honey" and the honey we produce is the highest quality blend of Vermont and Canadian honey from clover and alfalfa blossoms. It is light in color with a delicious, delicate flavor.

They offer both crystallized (or raw honey) and liquid honey for your convenience. Extracted and packed in its natural state, crystallized honey is neither heated nor filtered, thus retaining its original flavor, vitamins and other nutrients. Our liquid honey is heated which delays the crystallization process but preserves as much of the flavor and original properties as possible.

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Crystallized or Raw Honey: This honey is naturally crystallized. It is packed without heating or filtering to retain its natural fragrant flavor and healthful properties that it has when extracted from the honey comb.

Liquid Honey: This honey is carefully packed to retain its natural fragrant flavor and healthful properties. Store in a dry place at room temperature and it will not spoil. In time, crystallization may occur. This can be reversed by placing the container in warm water and heating it to 140°F until it re-liquefies.

Honey may be used as a natural substitute for sugar and other refined sweeteners. It is excellent on cereals, fruit, and sandwiches; in tea or coffee and may also be substituted for sugar in cooking.

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